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How to get fromBoston to Evanstonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Evanston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    3h 57m
    $87–410

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    23h 23m
    $337–659

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2610 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    23h 38m
    $165–275

  4. Drive 992.7 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Evanstoncar car 992.7 mi
    17h 7m
    $182–262

  5. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOS - ORD
    4h 37m
    $355–614

  6. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MHT - MDW
    5h 52m
    $102–484

  7. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PVD - MDW
    6h 34m
    $89–396

Boston to Evanston by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$337Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 880.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $330–650 and the journey takes 22h 22m.

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